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Jim Waterson on founding London Centric: %22You've got to have a bit of joy%22 — Credit: London Centric / Jennifer Forward-Hayter. Caption: Jim Waterson, editor of London Centric, stands by an illegally-parked ice cream van on Westminster Bridge in central London.

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Jim Waterson on founding London Centric: "You've got to have a bit of joy"

The former Guardian media editor has grown his Substack news title to 3.9k paying members with scoops, laughs and word of mouth

By Jacob Granger • 5 min read

12 lessons from news outlets on the cutting edge of AI — Professor Charlie Beckett speaks at the first ever in-person JournalismAI Festival in London.

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12 lessons from news outlets on the cutting edge of AI

Here are the key points, ideas and tips from the first day of the JournalismAI Festival in London

By Jacob Granger • 6 min read

BBC-Trump controversy reactions: what do you make of it all? — Photo by History in HD / Unsplash

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BBC-Trump controversy reactions: what do you make of it all?

The latest controversy is about more than a single documentary or a change in leadership. It raises fundamental questions about decision making, pressure on staff and the future of the public broadcaster

By Jacob Granger • 6 min read

From credibility to sustainability: how newsrooms can create lasting support — Michael Shapiro, Hyperlocal News Network (left), Jazmín Acuña, El Surti and Reuters Institute (centre) and Janine Warner, Sembra Media (right)

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From credibility to sustainability: how newsrooms can create lasting support

A definitive guide to driving trust and revenue in 20 steps from industry experts

By Jacob Granger • 4 min read

Quick reads

One-minute news updates

Google to pay £30m to SA media as inquiry exposes tech giants' market dominance

A two-year investigation has revealed how major digital platforms control information access in South Africa while failing to adequately compensate local news publishers, prompting a landmark payment from Google

1 min read

FT Strategies report: AI search forces publishers to rethink revenue and content discovery

Falling search traffic and the rise of AI-generated answers are pushing publishers to diversify discovery channels and adapt their business strategies

1 min read

Three quarters of journalists lack time or budget to train in AI, finds Trint report

AI is widely used in newsrooms for tasks like transcription and translation, but journalists say ethical concerns and the need for new technical skills are growing priorities

1 min read

Taboola releases press coverage data on UK TV reality shows

Strictly Come Dancing racked up 55 million article views in the past three months

1 min read

New £15k fellowship for long-form public interest journalism

A new fellowship will support one non-fiction writer each year to produce independent investigative journalism on issues of public relevance

1 min read

Call to join focus group on journalism job adverts

Journo Resources founder Jem Collins is seeking a diverse range of UK journalists to explore how to make journalism recruitment more inclusive

1 min read

Work smarter

Actionable tips to take back to your newsroom

A one-stop-shop of tools for journalism content creators — Photo by Nubelson Fernandes / Unsplash

A one-stop-shop of tools for journalism content creators

Everything you need to create content, build a following and monetise your work

By Jacob Granger • 11 min read

Prompting tips for journalists using AI image generators — Image created using generative AI tool Magic Media by Canva

Prompting tips for journalists using AI image generators

Can't get the machine to do what you want? Tired of awkward pictures of white men? We're here to help

By Jacob Granger • 6 min read

User needs, monologues and optimisation: How LBC cracked the YouTube code — Screenshot: LBC on YouTube

User needs, monologues and optimisation: How LBC cracked the YouTube code

Global's outgoing head of SEO and editorial product Steve Wilson-Beales shares inside tips on playlists, tags, thumbnails and more

By Jacob Granger • 3 min read

How to earn the click: Navigating Google’s unpredictable search results

How to earn the click: Navigating Google’s unpredictable search results

Maddie Shepherd, SEO director at CBS News and Stations, says there is both an art and a science to getting highly ranked on Google: prioritise time on page and deliver on your headlines

By Jacob Granger • 4 min read

Quick reads

One-minute news updates

Google to pay £30m to SA media as inquiry exposes tech giants' market dominance

A two-year investigation has revealed how major digital platforms control information access in South Africa while failing to adequately compensate local news publishers, prompting a landmark payment from Google

1 min read

FT Strategies report: AI search forces publishers to rethink revenue and content discovery

Falling search traffic and the rise of AI-generated answers are pushing publishers to diversify discovery channels and adapt their business strategies

1 min read

Three quarters of journalists lack time or budget to train in AI, finds Trint report

AI is widely used in newsrooms for tasks like transcription and translation, but journalists say ethical concerns and the need for new technical skills are growing priorities

1 min read

Taboola releases press coverage data on UK TV reality shows

Strictly Come Dancing racked up 55 million article views in the past three months

1 min read

New £15k fellowship for long-form public interest journalism

A new fellowship will support one non-fiction writer each year to produce independent investigative journalism on issues of public relevance

1 min read

Call to join focus group on journalism job adverts

Journo Resources founder Jem Collins is seeking a diverse range of UK journalists to explore how to make journalism recruitment more inclusive

1 min read

The i Paper, The Press and Journal, and The Courier scoop impact awards

The annual Making a Difference awards recognise journalism that drives change, with this year’s winners exposing injustices and securing support for affected communities

1 min read

Applications open for the News Product Management Certification 2026

Strengthen your product leadership and collaboration skills

1 min read

Community spotlight

Your say, your views

TikTok didn’t mean to become a breaking news platform - but it did

TikTok didn’t mean to become a breaking news platform - but it did

Prioritise presence over perfection when a major story breaks on TikTok

By Erika Marzano • 5 min read

Why every newsroom needs a transparency editor

Why every newsroom needs a transparency editor

It has to be somebody's full-time job to show how big decisions are made

By Wytse Vellinga • 4 min read

What marathon running can teach us about coping in journalism — Hannah Storm (centre) participating in the North Lincolnshire half marathon, Scunthorpe

What marathon running can teach us about coping in journalism

Long-distance running taught me lessons in endurance, pacing and self-care

By Hannah Storm • 5 min read

21st century journalism needs emotions to survive

21st century journalism needs emotions to survive

Neuroscience teaches us why emotions drive attention and engagement

By Luba Kassova • 6 min read

What can journalism learn from recipe videos?

What can journalism learn from recipe videos?

Viral food content creators have figured out that faces matter more than formats

By Jon Laurence • 4 min read

How to take your journalism from the page to the stage

How to take your journalism from the page to the stage

It turns out that human stories and interactive theatre go hand-in-hand

By Annie Slemrod • 5 min read

Reflection, adaptation and memory: a three-step process to open up the news

Reflection, adaptation and memory: a three-step process to open up the news

Have you tried correction logs or transparent deadlines?

By Patrick Johnson • 3 min read

How I 'doxx' my journalist colleagues every week to keep them safe online

How I 'doxx' my journalist colleagues every week to keep them safe online

My new podcast explores the human cost of digital exposure and how to fight back

By Rebecca Whittington • 4 min read

What to do when an editor 'ghosts' you

What to do when an editor 'ghosts' you

Your story is approved but the editor is now unresponsive - what's your play?

By Lily Canter • 5 min read

Lessons from Southport: how information voids fuel a crisis

Lessons from Southport: how information voids fuel a crisis

Overseas actors spread disinformation while legitimate media played by the rules

By David Lush • 5 min read

Discover

Deep thinking and expert analysis

How The Bureau of Investigative Journalism tracks impact — Sources for TBIJ's 100 indigenous voices project

How The Bureau of Investigative Journalism tracks impact

Classic investigative journalism can be tracked in four steps. But sometimes impact is not so easily quantifiable

By Jacob Granger • 4 min read

What does it really mean to serve a community today? — Marten Publishing / Mark Hakansson

What does it really mean to serve a community today?

Communities yearn for a sense of pride, validation or a confidence boost - outcomes which benefit their lives, not just increasing our page views

By Jacob Granger • 7 min read

Steve Wilson-Beales on SEO, new metrics of success and the zero-click future

Steve Wilson-Beales on SEO, new metrics of success and the zero-click future

Former Global SEO chief argues the "death of SEO" panic misses the point—the real opportunity lies in breaking down newsroom silos and fostering a culture of rapid experimentation. From loyalty metrics to AI visibility, he shares how publishers can weather the storm ahead

By Jacob Granger • 3 min read

How The Telegraph is rethinking paywalls, revenue, and SEO

How The Telegraph is rethinking paywalls, revenue, and SEO

The answer to shrinking ad budgets and a public used to free news is a cocktail of smart paywall strategies, diversified income streams and cross-team collaboration, says SEO director Harry Clarkson-Bennett

By Jacob Granger • 3 min read

Humans in journalism

Deep connection and human stories

What happens when five seasoned journalists embrace the creator economy?

What happens when five seasoned journalists embrace the creator economy?

When Tortoise bought the Observer, the team behind the New Review supplement decided to build their own publication instead and smashed their three-month targets in a week

By Marcela Kunova • 3 min read

The Independent's Beth Gordon: 'What Spotify's revolution taught me about saving journalism'

The Independent's Beth Gordon: 'What Spotify's revolution taught me about saving journalism'

A former Spotify marketing director says the music and news industry have both gone through digital disruption with subscriptions coming out as a solution. A second digital disruption of AI puts a premium on authenticity and human connection

By Jacob Granger • 4 min read

Newsrewired spotlight: Andrew Grill on AI lessons beyond journalism

Newsrewired spotlight: Andrew Grill on AI lessons beyond journalism

"The main barriers to AI are training, budgets, data quality, and outdated processes. For journalism, it’s about reimagining workflows: use AI as a decision partner to gather news, research, and qualify sources more efficiently"

By Jacob Granger • 5 min read

How a journalist turned PTSD into an industry-wide mental health movement — CNN's Clarissa Ward (left) and Leona O'Neill at Mediastrong London 2025

How a journalist turned PTSD into an industry-wide mental health movement

After witnessing the murder of her colleague and finding no help, Leona O'Neill is challenging the 'toxic mindset' that treats journalists like robots

By Jacob Granger • 3 min read

Training

Foundational AI for Journalists: a practical bootcamp

Foundational AI for Journalists: a practical bootcamp

15 January 2026 - Build confident, ethical, day-to-day AI workflows — from brief, research and pitching to editing and publication — in one hands-on day

By Harriet Meyer • 2 min read

Copywriting for freelance journalists

Copywriting for freelance journalists

Online, flexible course: With the video version of Jackie Barrie’s sellout live course, you will learn how to transfer your journalism skills to copywriting, at your own pace - plus a free copy of Jackie's book

By Jackie Barrie • 2 min read

Media law masterclass

Media law masterclass

19 January 2026 - This five-week online course will show you how to work within the law to make the most of every story you cover

By David Mascord • 2 min read

Sub-editing masterclass

Sub-editing masterclass

Available year-round - This trainer-led online course offers a unique opportunity to master sub-editing at your own pace. You can start any time!

By Martin Lloyd • 3 min read

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Quick reads

Taboola releases press coverage data on UK TV reality shows

Strictly Come Dancing racked up 55 million article views in the past three months

By Jacob Granger • 1 min read

12 lessons from news outlets on the cutting edge of AI — Professor Charlie Beckett speaks at the first ever in-person JournalismAI Festival in London.

News

12 lessons from news outlets on the cutting edge of AI

Here are the key points, ideas and tips from the first day of the JournalismAI Festival in London

By Jacob Granger • 6 min read

BBC-Trump controversy reactions: what do you make of it all? — Photo by History in HD / Unsplash

News

BBC-Trump controversy reactions: what do you make of it all?

The latest controversy is about more than a single documentary or a change in leadership. It raises fundamental questions about decision making, pressure on staff and the future of the public broadcaster

By Jacob Granger • 6 min read

From credibility to sustainability: how newsrooms can create lasting support — Michael Shapiro, Hyperlocal News Network (left), Jazmín Acuña, El Surti and Reuters Institute (centre) and Janine Warner, Sembra Media (right)

News

From credibility to sustainability: how newsrooms can create lasting support

A definitive guide to driving trust and revenue in 20 steps from industry experts

By Jacob Granger • 4 min read

Quick reads

New £15k fellowship for long-form public interest journalism

A new fellowship will support one non-fiction writer each year to produce independent investigative journalism on issues of public relevance

By Jacob Granger • 1 min read

Quick reads

Call to join focus group on journalism job adverts

Journo Resources founder Jem Collins is seeking a diverse range of UK journalists to explore how to make journalism recruitment more inclusive

By Jacob Granger • 1 min read

Meet our authors

The journalists and editors behind our stories

Jacob Granger

Jacob Granger

Jacob Granger is the community editor of JournalismUK

Marcela Kunova

Marcela Kunova